Captain Monaghan,
Welcome back from the cruise. How was the return trip back to Raritan Bay? It seemed that you had very nice weather the entire trip. Saw your reply to the anchor rode question. I don't think that the length off chain makes a difference other than holding the anchor down. Any vessel will swim around her anchor given enough wind and enough windage on the vessel.
Also looked at the pictures you posted. Leo is going to really like one of those you took on the way to Napatree. Can't wait to see more. Hey, is someone going to write a summary account of all the action that occured during the randeveous? THAT should be a story to read!
Dave Stump
Captain Commanding
s/v Hanalei
For Catherine Monaghan.....welcome back
Moderator: Jim Walsh
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Catherine Monaghan
Re: For Catherine Monaghan.....welcome back
Dave,
As can be expected, it's pretty hard to be out on the water for two weeks and not experience the whole gamut of what the weather gods have to offer. During our trip we had days of beautiful clear blue skies, days of gray mist and fog, days of rain and thunder, days with no wind, days with too much wind, and days that were just perfect.
After leaving Block Island Saturday morning we headed back to Shelter Island, NY. It was so pretty there and I also wanted to visit Greenport on Long Island's north fork. During the sail back we had a good stiff wind directly on the nose -- had to put two reefs in the main. It took us eleven hours to get back to Shelter Island. We sailed straight up the channel and into Coecles Harbor, dropped our sails, dropped the hook and it was dark -- great sailing though. That was followed by an excellent meal on the boat. But it was the weekend and the anchorage was crowded so I didn't sleep very well -- checked the anchor several times, she stayed put.
The following day it was also sunny and bright and we motorsailed, again with the wind on our nose, to Derring Harbor on the northwest side of the island. We picked up a mooring at Piccozzi's Marina, showered and walked through the town of Southold. We left Ed at the Shelter Island Yacht Club and Bruce and I boarded the ferry to Greenport. We walked around Greenport and found a place to have dinner there before returning to the boat. It was freezing.
Monday we departed Shelter Island and headed back towards Plum Gut and sailed back to Westbrook, CT. It clouded up and didn't look very nice and the weather forecast wasn't that good either -- possibility of thunderstorms. Not 20 minutes after tying up at Pilot's Point Marina in Westbrook, Sam and Nancy York came sailing in on Carina. Chris and Rebecca Wahl's little Typhoon, Spooky, was also tied up at their docks. After dinner we had Sam and Nancy onboard for snacks, drinks and conversation. It was nice, sort of like an extended rendezvous.
The following morning, the weather forecast was again for thunderstorms. It was very gray and ugly. The Yorks opted to remain at Westbrook and sit out the weather. We left and headed for Milford. The day actually turned out pretty nice but it was blistering hot. This time we went up the river to Milford Landing and got a slip. It was super convenient -- everything a very short walk away, including the ice cream shop which we took immediate advantage of.
Wednesday started out as another ugly, gray day with thunderstorms in the forecast. We left Milford and headed for Norwalk or Stamford, whichever we could make. As the day progressed visibility steadily worsened and we watched the clouds build and head our way. Needless to say, we didn't make it to Stamford. We pulled into Norwalk Cove Marina just as the rumbling of thunder began. It rained that night and into the next morning. We opted to stay in Norwalk an extra day and took the opportunity to visit the Norwalk Aquarium. It rained while we were at the Aquarium as well.
Friday we left Norwalk and headed for home. There wasn't much wind but the Sound was still a bit lumpy from the preceding days' storms. Rollers came from directly astern and Realization slowly rolled her way towards the East River. As we made our way westward, we finally outran the rollers and things settled down. On the East River, even though the wind was from from the east and directly on our stern, every once in a while there'd be a huge gust that blew across the river. By the time we reached the Hudson River, there was a wonderful wind. Ed wanted some photos of the Statue of Liberty so we took the main channel into the thick of things and dodged the ferries, cruise ships, barges, container ships, you name it -- always on your toes in New York Harbor.
We finally pulled into our slip in Morgan, NJ after dark around 9:30 p.m.
I wrote up an article and sent it to Ed and Sue, our crew, for their perusal. Once I hear from them, it'll be readied for the Masthead.
Anyway, we got back our first three rolls of film. They start off with Realization's trip through the East River to Norwalk and the Flotilla to Westbrook as well as a few photos from Shelter Island and some of the boats on the way to Napatree. You can see them at:
<a href="http://photomail.photoworks.com/sharing ... 8380102</a>
Great trip,
catherine_monaghan@merck.com
CD32 <a href="http://www.hometown.aol.com/bcomet/real ... ization</a>, #3
Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay
catherine_monaghan@merck.com
As can be expected, it's pretty hard to be out on the water for two weeks and not experience the whole gamut of what the weather gods have to offer. During our trip we had days of beautiful clear blue skies, days of gray mist and fog, days of rain and thunder, days with no wind, days with too much wind, and days that were just perfect.
After leaving Block Island Saturday morning we headed back to Shelter Island, NY. It was so pretty there and I also wanted to visit Greenport on Long Island's north fork. During the sail back we had a good stiff wind directly on the nose -- had to put two reefs in the main. It took us eleven hours to get back to Shelter Island. We sailed straight up the channel and into Coecles Harbor, dropped our sails, dropped the hook and it was dark -- great sailing though. That was followed by an excellent meal on the boat. But it was the weekend and the anchorage was crowded so I didn't sleep very well -- checked the anchor several times, she stayed put.
The following day it was also sunny and bright and we motorsailed, again with the wind on our nose, to Derring Harbor on the northwest side of the island. We picked up a mooring at Piccozzi's Marina, showered and walked through the town of Southold. We left Ed at the Shelter Island Yacht Club and Bruce and I boarded the ferry to Greenport. We walked around Greenport and found a place to have dinner there before returning to the boat. It was freezing.
Monday we departed Shelter Island and headed back towards Plum Gut and sailed back to Westbrook, CT. It clouded up and didn't look very nice and the weather forecast wasn't that good either -- possibility of thunderstorms. Not 20 minutes after tying up at Pilot's Point Marina in Westbrook, Sam and Nancy York came sailing in on Carina. Chris and Rebecca Wahl's little Typhoon, Spooky, was also tied up at their docks. After dinner we had Sam and Nancy onboard for snacks, drinks and conversation. It was nice, sort of like an extended rendezvous.
The following morning, the weather forecast was again for thunderstorms. It was very gray and ugly. The Yorks opted to remain at Westbrook and sit out the weather. We left and headed for Milford. The day actually turned out pretty nice but it was blistering hot. This time we went up the river to Milford Landing and got a slip. It was super convenient -- everything a very short walk away, including the ice cream shop which we took immediate advantage of.
Wednesday started out as another ugly, gray day with thunderstorms in the forecast. We left Milford and headed for Norwalk or Stamford, whichever we could make. As the day progressed visibility steadily worsened and we watched the clouds build and head our way. Needless to say, we didn't make it to Stamford. We pulled into Norwalk Cove Marina just as the rumbling of thunder began. It rained that night and into the next morning. We opted to stay in Norwalk an extra day and took the opportunity to visit the Norwalk Aquarium. It rained while we were at the Aquarium as well.
Friday we left Norwalk and headed for home. There wasn't much wind but the Sound was still a bit lumpy from the preceding days' storms. Rollers came from directly astern and Realization slowly rolled her way towards the East River. As we made our way westward, we finally outran the rollers and things settled down. On the East River, even though the wind was from from the east and directly on our stern, every once in a while there'd be a huge gust that blew across the river. By the time we reached the Hudson River, there was a wonderful wind. Ed wanted some photos of the Statue of Liberty so we took the main channel into the thick of things and dodged the ferries, cruise ships, barges, container ships, you name it -- always on your toes in New York Harbor.
We finally pulled into our slip in Morgan, NJ after dark around 9:30 p.m.
I wrote up an article and sent it to Ed and Sue, our crew, for their perusal. Once I hear from them, it'll be readied for the Masthead.
Anyway, we got back our first three rolls of film. They start off with Realization's trip through the East River to Norwalk and the Flotilla to Westbrook as well as a few photos from Shelter Island and some of the boats on the way to Napatree. You can see them at:
<a href="http://photomail.photoworks.com/sharing ... 8380102</a>
Great trip,
catherine_monaghan@merck.com
CD32 <a href="http://www.hometown.aol.com/bcomet/real ... ization</a>, #3
Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay
D. Stump, Hanalei wrote: Captain Monaghan,
Welcome back from the cruise. How was the return trip back to Raritan Bay? It seemed that you had very nice weather the entire trip. Saw your reply to the anchor rode question. I don't think that the length off chain makes a difference other than holding the anchor down. Any vessel will swim around her anchor given enough wind and enough windage on the vessel.
Also looked at the pictures you posted. Leo is going to really like one of those you took on the way to Napatree. Can't wait to see more. Hey, is someone going to write a summary account of all the action that occured during the randeveous? THAT should be a story to read!
Dave Stump
Captain Commanding
s/v Hanalei
catherine_monaghan@merck.com
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John Martin
Re: For Catherine Monaghan.....welcome back
Kathy,
Very nice photos. Well done! Now that I am back in Georgia, on solid ground, the world has finally stopped moving. I will write more later. Right now I am on my way to the boat for the week-end.
John Martin
CD28 Intrepid
Atlanta, GA
johnmartin55@hotmail.com
Very nice photos. Well done! Now that I am back in Georgia, on solid ground, the world has finally stopped moving. I will write more later. Right now I am on my way to the boat for the week-end.
John Martin
CD28 Intrepid
Atlanta, GA
Catherine Monaghan wrote: Dave,
As can be expected, it's pretty hard to be out on the water for two weeks and not experience the whole gamut of what the weather gods have to offer. During our trip we had days of beautiful clear blue skies, days of gray mist and fog, days of rain and thunder, days with no wind, days with too much wind, and days that were just perfect.
After leaving Block Island Saturday morning we headed back to Shelter Island, NY. It was so pretty there and I also wanted to visit Greenport on Long Island's north fork. During the sail back we had a good stiff wind directly on the nose -- had to put two reefs in the main. It took us eleven hours to get back to Shelter Island. We sailed straight up the channel and into Coecles Harbor, dropped our sails, dropped the hook and it was dark -- great sailing though. That was followed by an excellent meal on the boat. But it was the weekend and the anchorage was crowded so I didn't sleep very well -- checked the anchor several times, she stayed put.
The following day it was also sunny and bright and we motorsailed, again with the wind on our nose, to Derring Harbor on the northwest side of the island. We picked up a mooring at Piccozzi's Marina, showered and walked through the town of Southold. We left Ed at the Shelter Island Yacht Club and Bruce and I boarded the ferry to Greenport. We walked around Greenport and found a place to have dinner there before returning to the boat. It was freezing.
Monday we departed Shelter Island and headed back towards Plum Gut and sailed back to Westbrook, CT. It clouded up and didn't look very nice and the weather forecast wasn't that good either -- possibility of thunderstorms. Not 20 minutes after tying up at Pilot's Point Marina in Westbrook, Sam and Nancy York came sailing in on Carina. Chris and Rebecca Wahl's little Typhoon, Spooky, was also tied up at their docks. After dinner we had Sam and Nancy onboard for snacks, drinks and conversation. It was nice, sort of like an extended rendezvous.
The following morning, the weather forecast was again for thunderstorms. It was very gray and ugly. The Yorks opted to remain at Westbrook and sit out the weather. We left and headed for Milford. The day actually turned out pretty nice but it was blistering hot. This time we went up the river to Milford Landing and got a slip. It was super convenient -- everything a very short walk away, including the ice cream shop which we took immediate advantage of.
Wednesday started out as another ugly, gray day with thunderstorms in the forecast. We left Milford and headed for Norwalk or Stamford, whichever we could make. As the day progressed visibility steadily worsened and we watched the clouds build and head our way. Needless to say, we didn't make it to Stamford. We pulled into Norwalk Cove Marina just as the rumbling of thunder began. It rained that night and into the next morning. We opted to stay in Norwalk an extra day and took the opportunity to visit the Norwalk Aquarium. It rained while we were at the Aquarium as well.
Friday we left Norwalk and headed for home. There wasn't much wind but the Sound was still a bit lumpy from the preceding days' storms. Rollers came from directly astern and Realization slowly rolled her way towards the East River. As we made our way westward, we finally outran the rollers and things settled down. On the East River, even though the wind was from from the east and directly on our stern, every once in a while there'd be a huge gust that blew across the river. By the time we reached the Hudson River, there was a wonderful wind. Ed wanted some photos of the Statue of Liberty so we took the main channel into the thick of things and dodged the ferries, cruise ships, barges, container ships, you name it -- always on your toes in New York Harbor.
We finally pulled into our slip in Morgan, NJ after dark around 9:30 p.m.
I wrote up an article and sent it to Ed and Sue, our crew, for their perusal. Once I hear from them, it'll be readied for the Masthead.
Anyway, we got back our first three rolls of film. They start off with Realization's trip through the East River to Norwalk and the Flotilla to Westbrook as well as a few photos from Shelter Island and some of the boats on the way to Napatree. You can see them at:
<a href="http://photomail.photoworks.com/sharing ... 8380102</a>
Great trip,
catherine_monaghan@merck.com
CD32 <a href="http://www.hometown.aol.com/bcomet/real ... ization</a>, #3
Rahway, NJ
Raritan Bay
D. Stump, Hanalei wrote: Captain Monaghan,
Welcome back from the cruise. How was the return trip back to Raritan Bay? It seemed that you had very nice weather the entire trip. Saw your reply to the anchor rode question. I don't think that the length off chain makes a difference other than holding the anchor down. Any vessel will swim around her anchor given enough wind and enough windage on the vessel.
Also looked at the pictures you posted. Leo is going to really like one of those you took on the way to Napatree. Can't wait to see more. Hey, is someone going to write a summary account of all the action that occured during the randeveous? THAT should be a story to read!
Dave Stump
Captain Commanding
s/v Hanalei
johnmartin55@hotmail.com